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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.69, 972.15 and 439.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.69, 972.15 and 439.07 is: 605.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.69 : 972.15 = 439.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.69/972.15 = 439.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.69x = 972.15 × 439.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.69x = 426,837.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,837.04/704.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.71

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